Scientists to look at the role of supernovae as element-makers

Researchers plan to look for manganese, chromium, cobalt, and nickel in a third-generation white dwarf supernova named SN2021aefx, which exploded a year ago in the Spanish Dancer galaxy.

Staff Writer | October 30, 2022 | 5:56 am

Nth Cycle’s critical mineral refining, recycling technology reduces emissions – study

Boston-based metal refining technology company began commercial operations in September.

Amanda Stutt | October 28, 2022 | 2:44 pm

Canada strengthening guidelines to protect critical minerals sectors

Significant transactions by foreign state-owned companies in Canada's critical minerals sectors would now only be approved on an exceptional basis.

Reuters | October 28, 2022 | 1:31 pm

RANKED: The world’s top 10 most valuable base and precious metal mines

Ranking is topped by a polymetallic mine in Russia’s arctic boasting ore with a value of nearly $900 billion at today’s prices.

Frik Els | October 28, 2022 | 11:11 am

Vale mulling base metals partnership, CEO says

Vale had announced last month a reorganization of its Brazil base metals business, which includes copper and nickel assets.

Reuters | October 28, 2022 | 10:10 am

Researchers develop Play-Doh-like material that conducts electricity like metal

This goes against all of the known rules about conductivity.

Staff Writer | October 28, 2022 | 6:06 am

Teck Resources hikes cost of QB2 copper project in Chile again

Quebrada Blanca phase 2 is now expected to cost $7.4bn to $7.75bn, up from a July guidance of $6.9bn to $7bn, and an earlier estimate of $4.7bn.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 28, 2022 | 3:56 am

Vale Q3 net beats estimates, helped by forex gains

The bottom line was boosted by a $2.35 billion financial gain related to unspecified foreign exchange rates, which largely masked weaker sales and rising costs.

Reuters | October 27, 2022 | 6:55 pm

Core and Tesla scrub lithium deal as spodumene ore prices soar

Core Lithium (ASX: CXO) shares fell on Thursday after the miner and Tesla couldn’t secure a supply deal for battery-metal ore, but […]

Staff Writer | October 27, 2022 | 1:38 pm

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London nickel trading shows signs of recovery after two weeks of chaos

LME says it has no current plans to ban Russian metal from its system

Volkswagen unveils Asian ventures to secure nickel, cobalt

Nickel squeeze threatens London’s place at heart of metals trade

Goldman bids for nickel off-exchange about 32% below LME price

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